Matthew Golden's target share climbs from 24% to 32% for the Packers

Fantasy football: Golden's rising target share and elite opportunity metrics make him a high-floor WR2 despite his recent inefficiency, though check his status.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 2, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026

Matthew Golden's target share has climbed from 24% over his earlier games to 32% over weeks 6 to 8. He is averaging 12.7 targets and 14.6 half-PPR points a game over his last three games on 85% of snaps.

Golden's weighted opportunity rating of 0.79 ranks 7th of 180 receivers and his 45% air yards share ranks 7th as well. However, he is scoring 8.6 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts over his last three games, so his role is worth more than his recent points. He is questionable with a shoulder injury and did not practise on Monday or Tuesday, so check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff.

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Matthew Golden

Golden's target share has risen from 24% to 32%, giving him a weekly floor as Green Bay's clear first option in the passing game. He is averaging 12.7 targets a game over his last three games on 85% of snaps, with a 32% target share. His weighted opportunity rating of 0.79 ranks 7th of 180 receivers over his last three games, and his 45% air yards share ranks 7th as well. His role security score of 84 ranks 10th of 191 receivers, reflecting his stable workload.

Golden is scoring 8.6 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts over his last three games, the 176th of 176 receivers in that span. His efficiency score of 26 ranks 156th of 191 receivers. He faces New England in week 9, a defence allowing 22.0 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 5th fewest of 32. He is questionable with a shoulder injury and practised in a limited capacity on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after not practising on Monday or Tuesday, so check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff.

What to do

• Start Matthew Golden as a WR2 if he is active, with his 32% target share and 12.7 targets a game providing a high weekly floor.

• Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff to confirm Golden's status with his questionable tag.

• Expect Golden's scoring to regress upwards towards his usage level, as he is 8.6 half-PPR points a game below expectations over his last three games.